Roads impassable, hundreds affected by flooding in East and South

Several parts of Trinidad have been affected by flooding following heavy rains over the past two days.

A number of roads remain impassable to low vehicles, and flood waters have affected nearly 600 households across East and South Trinidad.

In an afternoon update on the flooding, the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government said Disaster Management Units remain out in the field, monitoring, conducting initial damage assessments and delivering assistance to areas in need.

The Ministry provided the following update, based on reports from their DMUs on the ground:

DMU dispatched equipment to clear landslide at Kanhai Road South and Julien Trace in Platanite Project.

DMU officers are currently conducting assessments in Barrackpore. Thus far they have received 10 reports of household flooding.

Citizens are asked to continue taking the necessary measures to ensure personal safety and protect property. If emergency assistance is required, individuals may call the 24-hour Disaster Management Hotline for their respective Municipality.

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